Colorado Springs North Stake (CSNS)

Ward Council and Ward Youth Council Bulletin

May 30 - Jun 6, 2021

Memorial Day: Honor God and Those that Fight for Freedom

30 May 2021

Dear Sister, Brothers and Friends,

Too often, Memorial Day has become one of those holidays that is looked at as an extra day off of school and work, or perhaps just another sign that summer is almost here. As a nation and as a stake, we can’t afford to lose sight of the true reason that this day was set aside— to honor our American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country. It is a day set aside as a show of gratitude, a day of remembrance and a time to pray for peace. It’s easy to forget the true meaning and history of this day, but it’s time to remember its significance.

There is an oft shared message that I revisit every year during this day of remembrance that we would like to share with today, in hopes that this message might resonate in you and your family the struggles and sacrifices that many have made throughout the history of the earth and specifically in the history of our nation.

Every year on Memorial Day, a young woman visits the small community cemetery in her hometown. She is often drawn to four gravestones standing side by side. They mark the resting places of Clyde, LeRoy, Rolon, and Rulon Borgstrom. She never knew them, but she knows their story. Everyone in the small town of Tremonton, Utah, knows their story.

In 1944, the Borgstrom family sent five sons to war. And in less than six months, four of the five boys had perished. Clyde was killed in an accident while clearing an airstrip. LeRoy was shot caring for a wounded comrade in Italy. Rolon died in Germany after a bombing raid. His twin brother, Rulon, died in France. When President Franklin D. Roosevelt heard of these four tragedies all striking the same family, he ordered the military to send the fifth brother, Boyd, home from his assignment in the Pacific. Boyd did not want to leave, but he finally relented and came home.

When the bodies of the deceased brothers were laid to rest in that small cemetery, the whole community came together to mourn the Borgstrom family’s incredible loss.

Many years later, during one of her annual visits to the cemetery, a young woman met the wife of the surviving brother. She asked her, “How did the mother of the Borgstrom boys cope with such a loss?” The wife responded, “She turned to heaven.” In worship and prayer, she found comfort and strength.

Now brothers, sisters, and friends, heavenly thoughts don’t remove us from life’s realities. But they do provide perspective. They help us remember and reflect. It’s good for the soul to pause and give thanks for the lives of those who have given so much. Would we have hope and freedom without them? Would we have a chance of peace and prosperity without the brave men and women who protect us still today?

Memorial Day is a day to decorate graves and remember those who went before us—especially those who died serving our country. We honor their valiant service and hold sacred their sacrifice. Each of them deserves to be remembered. Let us never forget.

Warmly,

President Sterling L. Rogers
President Jeffrey A. Johnson
President Christian K. Lovejoy

Most announcements should be electronically distributed weekly prior to Sunday so they do not take time in sacrament meeting; the bishopric may give essential announcements briefly before the opening hymn (see General Handbook 29.2.2.2).

From Elder Quentin L. Cook's general conference talk Deep and Lasting Conversion to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ (after President Nelson's two-hour meeting block announcement), "To help members prepare for the Sabbath, some wards already send an informative email, text, or social media message midweek. In view of this adjustment, we strongly recommend this type of communication. These invitations will remind the members of the Sunday meeting schedule for that week, including the upcoming class lesson topic, and support continuing gospel conversation at home."

Upcoming Events

1. Stake Relief Society Women's Conference, Saturday, June 12th, 11am, at Fox Run Park

2. Young Single Adult (YSA) BBQ and outside dance, Saturday, June 12th, 7pm at the Liberty building:

2. Single Adult Face to Face Broadcast with Elder Andersen, Sister Bingham and Sister Eubank, Sunday, June 13, 2021, 4pm-5pm:

• Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and President Jean B. Bingham and Sister Sharon Eubank of the Relief Society General Presidency will host a Face to Face event for single adults ages 31 and older on June 13, 2021.

• “We know that many single adults are facing difficult challenges or have questions or concerns,” said Elder Andersen, adding that “the Savior’s love can heal every sorrow. We hope to be able to share the incomparable love of the Savior with our friends around the world.”

Recurring Events

1. Colorado Springs Institute, for Young Adults (ages 18-30, married and single):

1. • Register using the Seminary and Institute app (for Apple or Android) or at myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org. All meeting link and other information will come once students are registered.

• All of our information is on our website: cospringsinstitute.org. Please helps us spread word!

• Reed Romney, Institute Director - Colorado Springs, 719-377-8056

2. Young Single Adults (YSA), ages 18-30

• • Colorado Springs YSAs Facebook and Instagram groups

3. Middle Single Adults (MSA), ages 31-45, Events and Information

• • Colorado Springs LDS Midsingles (ages 31-45) Facebook group and email: CSMidsingles@gmail.com

4. Single Adults (SA), ages 31+, Events and Information

• • Colorado South Single Adults (CSSA) Website

  • Colorado Springs LDS Multi-Stake Single Adults 31+ Facebook group

  • Denver LDS Singles Website

  • Castle Rock LDS Singles crssingleadults@hotmail.com email

5. BYU-Pathway Worldwide

• • A one-year program that helps members of the Church start or return to college

  • Students earn 15 credits toward a degree and upon completion, may continue working toward a skills-based certificate, an Associate's degree, or a Bachelor’s degree online through BYU-Idaho – at a GREATLY reduced cost

  • Learn more and apply online or contact your local Pathway missionaries: Elder & Sister Zenger (ages 18-30) 503-290-9933 or 503-684-6073; or, Elder & Sister Riding (ages 30+) 719-761-2955.

6. Temple Ordinance Workers and Temple Volunteers are Needed at the Denver Colorado Temple

• • If interested, contact your bishop

7. Colorado Springs Home Storage Center and Bishops' Storehouse normal weekly schedule:

• Wednesday: 4pm-7pm

• Thursday: 9am-12pm

• Saturday: 9am-11am

The online stake calendar provides event details: e.g. event start/end times, participants invited, point of contact for questions, address, reserved building room(s), setup/cleanup times, etc.

This Week: Monday, May 31st - Sunday, June 6th

Mon, May 31, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - May 31–June 6. Doctrine and Covenants 60–62: “All Flesh Is in Mine Hand”

• Family Home Evening

• Memorial Day

• Multistake Middle Single Adult Home Evening Group [LX] 6 - 8pm

• Multistake Single Adult Home Evening Group [CSCSC] 6 - 7:30pm

• Stake Young Single Adult Home Evening Group [JB] 7 - 9pm

Tue, Jun 1, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - May 31–June 6. Doctrine and Covenants 60–62: “All Flesh Is in Mine Hand”

Wed, Jun 2, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - May 31–June 6. Doctrine and Covenants 60–62: “All Flesh Is in Mine Hand”

Thu, Jun 3, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - May 31–June 6. Doctrine and Covenants 60–62: “All Flesh Is in Mine Hand”

• Institute [JB] 6:45 - 8:30pm

• Multistake Support Meeting for Women [DS] 7 - 8pm

Fri, Jun 4, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - May 31–June 6. Doctrine and Covenants 60–62: “All Flesh Is in Mine Hand”

Sat, Jun 5, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - May 31–June 6. Doctrine and Covenants 60–62: “All Flesh Is in Mine Hand”

• Stake Primary Child-of-Record Baptisms [LX, JB, MN] 9am - 12pm

Sun, Jun 6, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - May 31–June 6. Doctrine and Covenants 60–62: “All Flesh Is in Mine Hand”

• Fast Sunday

• First Sunday: Sunday School (Primary held every Sunday)

• Multistake Support Meeting for Men [JB] 6 - 7pm

Next Week: Monday, Jun 7th - Sunday, Jun 13th

Mon, Jun 7, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - June 7–13. Doctrine and Covenants 63: “That Which Cometh from Above Is Sacred”

• Family Home Evening

• Multistake Adult Education Gospel Study Class [ML] 12 - 1:30pm

• Multistake Middle Single Adult Home Evening Group [LX] 6 - 8pm

• Multistake Single Adult Home Evening Group [CSCSC] 6 - 7:30pm

• Stake Young Single Adult Home Evening Group [JB] 7 - 9pm

Tue, Jun 8, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - June 7–13. Doctrine and Covenants 63: “That Which Cometh from Above Is Sacred”

Wed, Jun 9, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - June 7–13. Doctrine and Covenants 63: “That Which Cometh from Above Is Sacred”

Thu, Jun 10, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - June 7–13. Doctrine and Covenants 63: “That Which Cometh from Above Is Sacred”

• Stake Temple Recommend Interviews (by appointment only) [LX and Online] 6 - 9pm

• Institute [JB] 6:45 - 8:30pm

• Multistake Support Meeting for Women [DS] 7 - 8pm

Fri, Jun 11, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - June 7–13. Doctrine and Covenants 63: “That Which Cometh from Above Is Sacred”

Sat, Jun 12, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - June 7–13. Doctrine and Covenants 63: “That Which Cometh from Above Is Sacred”

• Stake Relief Society Women's Conference [Fox Run Park] 11am - 1pm

• Multistake Young Single Adult Outdoor BBQ and Dance [LB] 7 - 10pm

Sun, Jun 13, 2021

• Come, Follow Me - June 7–13. Doctrine and Covenants 63: “That Which Cometh from Above Is Sacred”

• Second Sunday: Priesthood quorums, Relief Society, and Young Women (Primary held every Sunday)

• Stake Council Meeting [LX] 6:30 - 7am

• Stake Adult Leadership Committee Meeting including Ward Elders Quorum Presidencies and Relief Society Presidencies [LX] 7 - 8am

• Multistake Young Single Adult Council [JB] 1:45 - 2:30pm

• Stake Communication Council Meeting [LX] 3 - 4pm

• Colorado Springs Coordinating Council Communication Council JustServe Meeting [LX] 4 - 5pm

• Single Adult Face to Face Broadcast [Online] 4 - 5pm

• Stake Missionary Work Coordination Meeting [LX] 4 - 5pm

• Colorado Springs Coordinating Council Communication Council Meeting [LX] 5 - 6pm

• Multistake Support Meeting for Men [JB] 6 - 7pm

Updates to the Stake Calendar of Events

The following meetings and activities on the stake calendar are changed due to state and church-wide announcements:

Thu, Jun 3, 2021

• Cancelled: Stake Temple Night [DCT], 5pm-11pm

Fri, Jun 4, 2021

• Cancelled: Multistake Single Adult Temple Night [DCT], 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Sun, Jun 6, 2021

• Rescheduled: Stake Adult Leadership Committee Meeting including Ward Elders Quorum Presidencies and Relief Society Presidencies [LX] 7am-8am to Sunday, Jun 13, 2021, 7am-8am

Sat, Jun 12, 2021

• Changed: Stake Relief Society Women's Conference [LX] 10am-12pm to [Fox Run Park, Pavilion 4 and 5] 11am-1pm

• Cancelled: Multistake Late Saturday Temple Sessions [DCT] 7pm-9pm

• Cancelled: Multistake Young Single Adult Temple Night [DCT] 7pm-9pm

Sun, Jun 13, 2021

• Changed: Stake Council Meeting [LX] 6:30am-8am to 6:30am-7am

• Changed: Stake Adult Leadership Committee Meeting including Ward Elders Quorum Presidencies and Relief Society Presidencies [LX] 7am-8am

Sat, Jun 26, 2021

• Cancelled: Multistake Youth Outdoor Casual Dance [LB] 7pm-10pm

Thu, Jul 1, 2021

• Cancelled: Stake Temple Night [DCT], 5pm-11pm

Fri, Jul 2, 2021

• Cancelled: Multistake Single Adult Temple Night [DCT] 7:30 - 9:30pm

Fri, Jul 9, 2021

• Added: Hill Cumorah Pageant Broadcast [Online]

Tue, Jul 27, 2021 through Sat, Jul 31, 2021

• Rescheduled: Stake Young Men Aaron's Camp [CF] to Tue, Jun 7, 2022 through Sat, Jun 11, 2022

Thu, Aug 5, 2021 through Sat, Aug 7, 2021

• Rescheduled: Stake Young Men Deacons Camp [CF] to Thu, Jun 2, 2022 through Sat, Jun 4 ,2022

Ward Meeting Times for 2021 starting Sunday, June 6th

• Unless an exception is noted below, all wards hold sacrament meeting first and ward weeknight activities are at the same building as Sunday meetings

• Lexington building, 8710 Lexington Dr, Colorado Spring CO 80920

  • Pine Creek Ward: Sacrament meeting 8:30am - 9:30am, quorums and classes 9:40am - 10:30am, Wednesday weeknight activities at the Jamboree building

  • Cordera Ward: Sacrament meeting 10:00am - 11:00am, quorums and classes 11:10am - 12:00pm, Tuesday weeknight activities

  • Gleneagle Ward: Sacrament meeting 11:30am - 12:30pm, quorums and classes 12:40pm - 1:30pm, Wednesday weeknight activities

  • Northgate Ward: Sacrament meeting 1:00pm - 2:00pm, quorums and classes 2:10pm - 3:00pm, Thursday weeknight activities

• Monument building, 950 West Colorado Highway 105, Monument CO 80132

  • Jackson Creek Ward: Sacrament meeting 8:30am - 9:30am, quorums and classes 9:40am - 10:30am, Tuesday weeknight activities

  • Monument Ward: Sacrament meeting 10:00am - 11:00am, quorums and classes 11:10am - 12:00pm, Wednesday weeknight activities

  • High Forest Ward: Sacrament meeting 11:30am - 12:30pm, quorums and classes 12:40pm - 1:30pm, Tuesday weeknight activities

  • King's Deer Ward: Sacrament meeting 1:00pm - 2:00pm, quorums and classes 2:10pm - 3:00pm, Wednesday weeknight activities

• Black Forest building, 6950 Shoup Rd, Colorado Springs CO 80908

  • Meadow Run Ward: Sacrament meeting 9:00am - 10:00am, quorums and classes 10:10am - 11:00am, Wednesday weeknight activities

  • [Black Forest Ward (Colorado Springs High Plains Stake): 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday weeknight activities]

• Jamboree building, 8295 Jamboree Cir, Colorado Springs CO 80920

  • [Chapel Hills Ward (Colorado Springs East Stake): 9:00am - 11:00am, Tuesday weeknight activities]

  • Cheyenne Mountain YSA Ward: Sacrament meeting 12:35pm - 1:30pm (chapel), quorums and classes 11:30am - 12:25pm, Monday and Thursday weeknight activities

  • Mount Herman YSA Ward: Sacrament meeting 11:30am - 12:25pm (cultural hall), quorums and classes 12:35pm - 1:30pm, Monday and Thursday weeknight activities

  • Pikes Peak YSA Ward: Sacrament meeting 11:30am - 12:25pm (chapel), quorums and classes12:35pm - 1:30pm, Monday and Thursday weeknight activities

The church’s Official Communication Library messages may contain confidential or privileged information and are only accessible by and for the use of the individual(s) addressed in the letter/policy.

New This Past Week

• None

Selection of Previously Released

• Time-Only Marriages in the Temple Discontinued

  • First Presidency | May 24, 2021: Because of the eternal nature of the temple and the work that takes place there, it has been decided that time-only marriages in the temple will no longer be performed.

• Addiction Recovery and Spouse and Family Support

  • Notices | May 20, 2021: The Church’s addiction recovery program has resources to help individuals, spouses, and family members.

• Safety in Church Activities

  • First Presidency | May 10, 2021: Activities should be well planned and follow the safety guidelines included with this letter and at safety.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

• Young Single Adults

  • Notices | May 6, 2021: The First Presidency has given approval for areas to establish gathering places for young single adults based on area needs.

• COVID-19 Vaccinations for Missionaries

  • Notices | April 23, 2021: All missionaries and prospective missionaries are encouraged to safeguard themselves and others by being vaccinated.

• Single Adult Face to Face Broadcast, June 13, 2021

  • Notices | April 23, 2021: Announcement of the June 13, 2021 Single Adult Face to Face Broadcast with Elder Neil L. Andersen, President Jean B. Bingham, and Sister Sharon Eubank.

• Notices | March 31, 2021: Revised General Handbook Chapters

  • Four chapters and other content have been revised in General Handbook: Serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    • General Handbook: Summary of Recent Updates - March 2021 (links to updated sections)

    • Church Newsroom: See the March 2021 Update to the General Handbook

      • 75% of the English handbook has now been revised

• Notice, 10 February 2021: 2021 Guidelines for Recording Attendance of Stake Conferences, Sacrament Meetings, and Sunday Quorum and Class Meetings

  • Effective January 1, 2021, local unit leaders and clerks should record stake conference, sacrament meeting, and Sunday quorum and class meeting attendance (excluding Primary) in Leader and Clerk Resources or Member Tools.

• Letter, 15 January 2021: Youth Activities and FSY Conferences in 2021

  • This letter contains information about holding stake and ward youth conferences, Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood camps, and FSY conferences.

Reminder - Recording Attendance

• As a reminder, effective January 1, 2021, local unit leaders and clerks have been asked to record stake conference, sacrament meeting, and Sunday quorum and class meeting attendance (excluding Primary) in Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) or Member Tools, including both number of members who attend in person and the number of those who attend remotely. (See Official Communication dated February 10, 2021 – 2021 Guidelines for Recording Attendance in Stake Conferences, Sacrament Meetings, and Sunday Quorum and Class Meetings)

• Attendance recorded will be reflected, as follows, on your Quarterly Report in LCR:

  • Sacrament meeting attendance – Average of the first three months of recorded attendance.

  • Sunday quorum and class meeting attendance (excluding Primary) – Average recorded attendance in March.

  • Primary attendance will be calculated using historical unit reported attendance.

• Please note this information cannot be changed on the Quarterly Report page in LCR. Any changes would need to be made on the “Class and Quorum Attendance” or “Sacrament Meeting Attendance” reports in LCR for the first quarter of 2021.

Instructions for Discarding Obsolete Materials

• Many bishops’ offices, clerks’ offices, and meetinghouse resource centers contain excess and outdated materials. In considering what to discard, please refer to the list of meetinghouse resource center materials and guidelines on what to discard. Please also consider the following:

  • With the introduction of Come, Follow Me, many manuals have been replaced, including Primary 1–7, Gospel Doctrine, and youth Sunday School manuals.

  • The new Children and Youth program has replaced materials associated with Scouting, Duty to God, Personal Progress, and Faith in God.

  • Online processes in Leader and Clerk Resources (LCR) have replaced most administrative forms.

• Clerks and resource center specialists should identify materials that are not being used regularly or that will not be used again and discard them or offer them to members for use at home. Clerks can also shred outdated stationery, forms, or sensitive materials.

Stake Interviews

1. • To schedule an interview with a member of the stake presidency for temple recommends or BYU ecclesiastical endorsements send an email to stake.interview@csnorth.org or text/call 719-644-6401

     • Interviews are held on Thursday evenings at the stake offices or online (by appointment only) to not interfere with leader/parents commitments to weekly child and youth activity nights on Tuesday and Wednesday; church dress requested

     • Stake presidency interviews are not to be scheduled until after the bishopric interview is completed

     • Stake interviews are usually scheduled within a week of their request and should be completed within 30 days of the bishopric interview

     • Members are encouraged to keep their recommends current and avoid last-minute efforts to schedule an appointment under very difficult-to-fulfill time constraints; please plan ahead when scheduling your appointment

     • The stake offices are located as the southwest corner of the stake center with an access door to the right of the main foyer doors (8710 Lexington Dr; northwest corner of Lexington Dr and Research Blvd)

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